Parcelforce- Angry Guy!

[southall-1998]

Most members on here absolutely detest Parcelforce.

I don't blame the guy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSzUSPa-9II

S.

[Pieoftheday]

Most members on here absolutely detest Parcelforce.

I don't blame the guy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSzUSPa-9II

S.

His rant should be aimed at customs? Import duties and taxes have nothing to do with parcelforce, they can only only deliver once customs, ie the taxman says so, what an I'll informed bell end

[narabdela]

His rant should be aimed at customs. Import duties and taxes have nothing to do with parcelforce, they can only only deliver once customs, ie the taxman says so, what an ill informed bell end

I'm no fan of Parcelforce, but I'd have to agree with you. A really dumb rant.

[Spectral Morn]

I have yet to have any problem with Parcel Force, no breakages, and no serious delays though I don't buy to often from America.

If buying online I ask for Parcel Force next day or 48 hour service and as I say so far no issues. My Hermes are a disaster.

I think his issue is with customs, who depending on the item it can take awhile. Buy from outside the EU (though in a few years that will also become an issue) and you run the risk of customs delays, though so far I have had no major issues.

Note I say so far.

[Arkless Electronics]

I use them a lot and have had no problems. A recent case of an amp being damaged by the courier during its return journey to the customer was courtesy of UPS.

[Marco]

A total bell-end of the highest order. What he needs (and sounds like he hasn't had in a long time, other than when molesting his blow-up doll) is a right good FUCK! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Macca]

I also use Parcelforce, so far no issues.

Customs clearance is complex, I don't blame people for not understanding it. But if you are going to do a public rant about it, do a little fact checking first.

[farflungstar]

As someone who lives out of the UK and buys from outside the EU I know the nightmares than can happen when customs is involved. This is something overlooked by brexiteers - all that selling and buying across the EU will suddenly get very very complex, never mind the taxes. I won't be buying from the UK once it's outside the EU.

[narabdela]

As someone who lives out of the UK and buys from outside the EU I know the nightmares than can happen when customs is involved. This is something overlooked by brexiteers - all that selling and buying across the EU will suddenly get very very complex, never mind the taxes. I won't be buying from the UK once it's outside the EU.


Indeed. At the risk of going off-topic, those who haven't thought this through are in for a nasty shock when reality bites. :sorry:

[farflungstar]

Indeed. At the risk of going off-topic, those who haven't thought this through are in for a nasty shock when reality bites. :sorry:I think it's relevant, or will be. A lot of people currently making/scraping a living on markets like eBay will have a much harder time. The only reason I don't buy from outside the EU is because of the hassle involved, nevermind the money. I buy almost exclusively from the UK - including from guys on here. This just won't happen in the future - not for me. Carriers won't be relevant - poorly staffed/trained customs will be the problem.

[Spectral Morn]

Indeed. At the risk of going off-topic, those who haven't thought this through are in for a nasty shock when reality bites. :sorry:

Indeed they are, as are all of us :( :steam:

[Spectral Morn]

I think it's relevant, or will be. A lot of people currently making/scraping a living on markets like eBay will have a much harder time. The only reason I don't buy from outside the EU is because of the hassle involved, nevermind the money. I buy almost exclusively from the UK - including from guys on here. This just won't happen in the future - not for me. Carriers won't be relevant - poorly staffed/trained customs will be the problem.

I have bought stuff from Ebay America, and from craftspeople on Etsy also in America and no problems at all, no crazy delays. Sometimes I pay customs and VAT, other times the items aren't charged. No idea why. So for non EU markets I don't think there will be any change, but buying from France and Germany , well that will change and become harder.

The upshot will be things will be dearer and take longer to get. Already things from EU countries is costing more, due to the very poor exchange rate.

[walpurgis]

As someone who lives out of the UK and buys from outside the EU I know the nightmares than can happen when customs is involved. This is something overlooked by brexiteers - all that selling and buying across the EU will suddenly get very very complex, never mind the taxes. I won't be buying from the UK once it's outside the EU.

Depends on what EU/UK deals we end up with. Things may not be too bad. Trade is a two way street and it's in nobody's interest to make it harder. I buy from China and the US and you have to take the complexities and costs into consideration. I expect trade with Europe may stay reasonably attractive.

[Macca]

You bought your pre amp from outside the EU though.

I work for an international carrier. You would not belive the amount we ship to different customs unions around the world. It is judt everyday stuff for most businesses.

In any case there is no reason at this point to think we will end up outside the EU customs union.

[farflungstar]

You bought your pre amp from outside the EU though.

I work for an international carrier. You would not belive the amount we ship to different customs unions around the world. It is judt everyday stuff for most businesses.

In any case there is no reason at this point to think we will end up outside the EU customs union.Yes I did - and it took 2 months - being sent back across the Atlantic twice! As I say - its the increase in volume and idiots employed that cause the problems.

[Macca]

But the deal still happened. More than 50 percent of our trade is already with countries outside the EU. If it was such a big problem how does that already happen. There are reasons why leaving the EU will create problems but this isn't one of them.

[Joe]

But the deal still happened. More than 50 percent of our trade is already with countries outside the EU. If it was such a big problem how does that already happen. There are reasons why leaving the EU will create problems but this isn't one of them.

The main reason is that we have a bunch of clueless fuckwits in charge of our negotiations, who are currently too busy plotting against each other to work out a coherent strategy, let alone a desired outcome. We even had an expensive and pointless General Election at a crucial point in the negotiations to leave us even less time to sort things out.

[struth]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work;)

[Macca]

The main reason is that we have a bunch of clueless fuckwits in charge of our negotiations, who are currently too busy plotting against each other to work out a coherent strategy, let alone a desired outcome. We even had an expensive and pointless General Election at a crucial point in the negotiations to leave us even less time to sort things out.

The Civil Service and their EU equivilents sort it out, the politicians are just there to posture.

[Minstrel SE]

I have generally had very good service from Parcel force.

The only time it went wrong was when some driver didnt call here but left it at a local newsagents/acting post office.
I therefore didnt get a card and the seller had given me a wrong digit tracking number so it was an uneasy time for a combination of reasons.

I was in all week so the driver didnt call here...maybe they got lost. Things do go wrong and we all have a grumble when they do.

I am wary of putting myself in the hands of courier companies. I dont order much online above a low value and size. It depends who you get and I like to think courier drivers are reasonably content. If a company pays peanuts on a commission basis its no wonder things go wrong with certain delivery companies you all know about.

My prized purchase is just another box/another day at work to these people but I really cant fault Parcel Force for a generally excellent service